Join us and learn aboard our 37’ sail training sloop Karina sailing in Casco Bay, Maine in a hands-on, immersive, and supportive environment. Whether you own a boat or not, here is a program to increase your competence, confidence, and courage, both on and off the water.

In the company of other women, you will develop and practice your sailing skills, including reading the wind and tides, maneuvering under power and sail, hoisting and trimming sails, navigating using paper and electronic charts, observing the weather, learning safety procedures and basic rules of the road, mooring, anchoring, docking, knot tying, and dinghy handling.

You’ll be sailing and sleeping aboard Karina, which has eight bunks accommodating up to five students, a USCG licensed Captain, and a deckhand.

Perhaps you’ve had some experience on sailboats and want to build your competence, confidence, and experience. Maybe you’re new to sailing but eager to learn how you can go cruising in the beautiful Maine waters. Or you have been sailing for decades. Whatever your experience, you’re welcome aboard!

Together, as women, we will sail into our strength, acknowledging and honoring our authentic experience and vulnerabilities, holding ourselves and each other with genuine care and compassion as we stand up to each challenge with courage and resilience, celebrating our successes. With this foundation, we’ll step into our roles aboard as we connect with ourselves, each other, and the wider environment of the natural world, collaborating and playfully engaging with it all!

*Limited need-based scholarship available

Women to Women Sail Training

By Sailing Ships Maine

Women to Women Sail Training

Sailing into Your Strength